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the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides.
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Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Organic materials in succulent soil mix provide nutrients for the succulents, while the rock materials provide sturdiness and air pockets for excellent drainage.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The tree also has fire-resistant and hypo-allergenic branches, as well as a metal base for extra sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The ultimate addition to an apartment or condo, the bed frame’s noise-free, space-saving design receives a 10 out of 10 score for sturdiness from commerce market editor Kate McGregor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Neoclassicism isn’t Norman Foster’s thing, but theatrical sturdiness is.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
This distilled into denim bottoms that reflected the material’s sturdiness, which moved with a flourish.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Organic materials in succulent soil mix provide nutrients for the succulents, while the rock materials provide sturdiness and air pockets for excellent drainage.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The tree also has fire-resistant and hypo-allergenic branches, as well as a metal base for extra sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The ultimate addition to an apartment or condo, the bed frame’s noise-free, space-saving design receives a 10 out of 10 score for sturdiness from commerce market editor Kate McGregor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Neoclassicism isn’t Norman Foster’s thing, but theatrical sturdiness is.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
This distilled into denim bottoms that reflected the material’s sturdiness, which moved with a flourish.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
Noun
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Stepanova says the early 2025 rate change was implemented to recover costs associated with upgrades to safety and reliability upgrades to natural gas infrastructure, saying a portion of the update took effect in late 2024.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Scaling up production, integrating MoS₂ with existing technologies, and proving reliability over even longer missions will be the next important steps.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Treading a fine line in Venezuela’s power struggle The amnesty push comes against the backdrop of Venezuela’s fragile post-Maduro landscape, with the acting government under Rodríguez navigating US pressure, economic challenges and calls for stability.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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For businesses, the ruling may represent a legal check on executive power, and a measure of relief, but not yet a guarantee of lasting stability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gone are the days when stars seemed to go from strength to strength — when Tom Hanks, for instance, followed Philadelphia with Forrest Gump, and Forrest Gump with Apollo 13, and Apollo 13 with Toy Story.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Like the single-leg stand, the sit-to-stand can also help test leg strength and endurance.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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